Draw & Erase Adventures
written and illustrated by
David LaRochelle
Candlewick Press, January 2025
Ages: Preschool to Grade 3
ISBN 978–1‑5362–3842‑6
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written and illustrated by
David LaRochelle
Candlewick Press, January 2025
Ages: Preschool to Grade 3
ISBN 978–1‑5362–3843‑3
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Calling all creative kids, enthusiastic doodlers, and anyone who’s ready for adventure! In this new series of interactive books, it’s up to the reader to complete the illustrations.
Pick up the dry erase marker that comes with the book and set sail with a treasure-seeking pirate! Or help the sassy sheep outwit the big, bad, and very hungry wolf!
Watch out for unexpected obstacles along the way. And when you’re done, just wipe off the pages and test your drawing prowess again!
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Awards and Recognition
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Amazon Editor’s Best Books
Reviews
“Creating opportunities for readers to interact with the text can elevate a book to an entirely new level, and this title does so with aplomb. The book itself is designed to be read by a person with a dry erase marker in their hands. The sheepish main character talks directly to readers, begging them to draw ways to help her stay safe, dry, and get back to her home. Part of the fun is giggling as simple requests, like drawing an umbrella to shelter from illustrated raindrops, balloon into complicated orders, like drawing a certain amount of pizza slices or flower styles. There’s enough variety in the pleas for sketched material that each read can spawn different creative byproducts. VERDICT: This novelty board book is a clever meta-tale encouraging reading comprehension and artistic talents …” (School Library Journal, starred review)
“David LaRochelle…knows how to engage young readers from the first page. The clever premise of this book is that the reader is co-author and co-illustrator, drawing elements on each page that can change the plot. The cover rightly gives readers credit for their creativity, reading ‘By David LaRochelle and YOU.’ .…Each time the book is read, the child is invited to complete the story in a different way, sparking creativity and a sense of mastery. Everyone can write a children’s book, so long as they have someone like LaRochelle steering the ship.” (Marissa Moss, New York Journal of Books)
“What fun these books are — wry, intriguing and about as interactive as you can get.” (Laurie Hertzel, Minnesota Star Tribune)
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